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Online Resources

Educational and entertainment resources to assist and amuse all ages. This list will continue to be updated as new resources become available.
Live Videos
Rock-a-Baby - Tuesdays, 11 AM EST (Watch previous videos anytime)
Draw Everyday with Jarrett J. Krosoczka - Weekdays, 2PM EST (Watch previous videos anytime)
Laurie Berkner Band - Mondays & Fridays 11 AM EST
​Center for Interactive Learning: Live Stream Classes for Grades K-6 - Multiple times, Registration Required
Georgia Aquarium Live Cams - 24/7
​Northern Lights - Best viewing 10 PM-4AM EST



For All Ages
Google Art & Culture: Virtual Art Museum Tours
​NPR Podcasts
​E-Books, E-Audios and More
​Care for Your Coronavirus Anxiety - Mental Health Resources
Digital Escape Rooms - Includes Harry Potter, Star Wars, Pokemon, and Marvel Themed Rooms
​The Body Coach TV - Home Workouts for All Ages and Abilities
Become a Disney Imagineer
​Virtual Rides at Disney Parks
​Explore the American Museum of Natural History

Explore the New York Botanical Garden​
Harry Potter: A History of Magic - Virtual Exhibit Tour
Disney Magic Moments
​Concerts with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra


For Kids - Educational
Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus
Google Earth Voyager - Virtual Tours, Quizzes, Games, and More!
​NASA Climate Kids - Learn About Climate Change
​But Why: A Podcast For Curious Kids
Hear Here! - Music, Grades K-5
San Diego Zoo Kids - Games, Live Animal Cams, and more!
Authors Everywhere - Writing, Reading, and Art
Virtual Field Trip to the Seattle Aquarium
​Farm Food 360 - Farm Tours
​FunBrain: Games, Books, and Videos - All Subjects, Grades K-8
​ABCya!: Games and Activities - All Subjects, Grades K-6
​Story Time From Space - Science and Story Time with Real Astronauts
​WGBH Distance Learning Center - All Subjects, Grades 3-5
​​WGBH Distance Learning Center - All Subjects, Grades K-2
Typing Club - Touch Typing
Schoolhouse Rock - All Subjects
​PBS Learning Media for Students - All Subjects
​Cool Math 4 Kids

Crash Course Kids - Science Videos
National Geographic Kids  
Wonderopolis
​The Lion King Experience: Kids - Theatre, Ages 8-11
​Free Arts and Crafts Resources for Home Learning
​
A Museum to Virtually Visit in Every State


For Kids - Entertainment
Storyline Online: Read a Picture Book with a Celebrity
​#OperationStorytime

​The Story Seeds Podcast with Best-Selling Children's Authors - Ages 6-12
Circle Round - Music and Stories, Ages 4-10
The Creeping Hour - Scary Stories, Ages 8-12​

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood - Watch Full Episodes
​The Learning Station - Songs and Nursery Rhymes
Audible Stories - Free Audiobooks
Sports Illustrated for Kids
​Highlights Kids
Cartoon Network
Nick Jr.
Pigeon Presents

PBS Kids

For Teens - Educational
New York Times Writing Prompts
​Bunk History
​Colosky's Math Academy
Student Podcast Challenge - Learn How to Make a Podcast
​Free Courses from Ivy League Colleges

Google Earth Voyager - Virtual Tours, Quizzes, Games, and More!
​WGBH Distance Learning Center - All Subjects, Grades 6-8
WGBH Distance Learning Center - All Subjects, Grades 9-12
Virtual College Tours
Teens Health: Stress and Coping Center
​Homework Resources
Crash Course with DFTBA! - All Subjects

"Write.Right. Rite." with Jason Reynolds 
​The Lion King Experience: JR - Theatre, Ages 12-15
​
Free Classes from the Museum of Modern Art
​The Museum of the World - History, Grades 9-12


For Teens - Entertainment
Roll20 - Play RPGs virtually with your friends
​Astral - Play RPGs virtually with your friends

How to Play D&D Online
Ambient Mixer - Background listening inspired by movies, tv, and books
​Free Digital DC Comics
​Teen Writing Club with the Westfield Athenaeum

Hogwarts is Here
​Blackout Poetry Maker
​The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross


For Parents 
Fred Rogers Center: Talking With Children About Coronavirus
​PBS: How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus
​Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Parent Resources (UNICEF)
The Dad Lab: Fun and Easy STEM Activities to do with Young Children
Mystery Science: Free Science Lessons to do with Grades K-5
​Data Nuggets: Science Lessons for Grades K-12

​Distance Learning Strategies for Special Education
Speech Buddies - Speech Therapy Exercises and Tips
WGBH Distance Learning Center - Resources for All Subjects, Grades PreK-12

​A Kid's Book About Covid-19 - Free e-book download, Ages 5-9
Sesame Street's Caring for Each Other Guide
Scituate Rookie Homeschoolers: A Crowd-Sourced List of Resources​
​Read to Lead
​
Carissa's App Picks - Free Apps for Children and Teens

Digital Resources for Students with Autism
​Getting Started with Homeschooling Guide
Gardening with Kids

Handhold-Tips, Tools and Ideas for Children's Mental Health
​

For Adults
Author Neil Gaiman's Website
​TED Talks - Learn about almost any subject you can imagine
The Science of Wellbeing - Yale's Famous Happiness Course
Sir Patrick Stewart's Sonnet a Day
Free Classes from the Museum of Modern Art

Comic-Con Museum@Home!​

Assistance Programs
Apply for Unemployment
Mass 211 - Emergency resources (Visit the site or call the 24/7 hotline by dialing 211)
Suicide Prevention Hotline (Chat online, text 'START' to 741-741 or call 1-800-273-TALK. Reasons to reach out include: suicidal thoughts, substance abuse, economic worries, relationships, sexual identity, illness, trauma recovery, abuse, assault, mental or physical illness, and loneliness)
Meals on Wheels for Seniors
​Project Bread's Food Source Hotline (Call 
1-800-645-8333)

Small Business Assistance
Therapy Matcher - Find a Counselor
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance COVID-19 Resources

​More Resources
Resource List from the Sunderland Public Library
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Massachusetts Libraries: Information for Patrons
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Massachusetts Libraries: Stay Engaged, Have Fun, Relieve Stress
​Exploring Outdoors Guide from the Bolton Conservation Commission
Library of Congress Engage!
​Free eBooks and eAudios from MA Libraries

Notable Children's Digital Media​ List
​Guidance During COVID-19 from Nashoba Regional High School Library

Stay Active Guide from the Westport Library
First Lady of the Commonwealth & Massachusetts Libraries' Video Library​
Kindness Resources
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